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The AUKUS, Submarines, and Industrial Base Group (ASIG), within the Sea, Land, Air Division, provides timely, objective, analytic assessments that integrate technical, operational, programmatic, policy and business analysis to NAVSEA Team Submarine program offices and key stakeholders surrounding submarine platform construction.  Team Submarine unifies submarine platform procurement activities, which includes the Columbia-class SSBN program (a Major Defense Acquisition Program and the Navy’s top acquisition priority), the Virginia-class SSN program and the new SSN-X program (developing the next generation attack submarine), to bring improved capabilities to our undersea forces.  Analysts and Engineers supporting Team Submarine will continue SPA’s decades of support to the SSBN force, as well as supporting oversight of cutting-edge attack submarine construction, assisting in developing the design requirements for the SSN platform of the future, and helping plan and execute new and innovative strategies to strengthen the critical submarine shipbuilding industrial base. These are high-profile, major acquisition and manufacturing programs of significant importance to the future capabilities of the US Navy in an era of renewed strategic competition.

The Western Pacific Submarine Maintenance Senior Executive Council (SEC) was created to promote the coordination and alignment of key maintenance, manning and infrastructure decisions affecting submarine maintenance support in the Western Pacific.  Specifically, submarine maintenance support related to the transition to a homeported presence of VIRGINIA Class Submarines in Guam and the establishment of Submarine Rotational Force – West (SRF-W) in Western Australia.  The SEC is supported by the Working Group Council (WGC), a collection of persons tasked directly or indirectly with delivering components of submarine maintenance capabilities in Guam and Australia.  The WGC monitors and reports the progress of submarine maintenance capabilities development and advises on senior executive level actions that might be needed to achieve desired outcomes.  For SRF-W, the scope of coverage has expanded to reporting on operations, emergency preparedness, shore support and other preparations.  The SEC Program Analyst will chair the WGC, track and maintain status of key events, action items and milestones, develop and circulate products to inform and align key stakeholders, and prepare and deliver briefs for senior leaders in support of SEC objectives.  The SEC Program Analyst reports to the COMPACTFLT Director of Maritime Headquarters.

Chair WGC Meetings:

• Schedule regular WGC meetings.
• Identify and invite key action officers, subject matter experts (SMEs) and stakeholders.
• Distribute meeting agendas, minutes, and follow-up action items to participants before and after meetings.
• Craft meeting agendas to efficiently and effectively gain status and share relevant information amongst attendees.
• Lead discussions to ensure meetings are productive and focused on actionable outcomes.
• Record action items and decisions made during meetings.
• Assign responsibilities to appropriate action officers.
• Monitor the completion of assigned tasks.
• Maintain a list of outstanding and completed actions.
• Act as a liaison between the working group and SEC to provide updates on progress and key issues.
• Prepare and deliver reports summarizing meeting outcomes, decisions and action items to senior leadership.

Support SEC Meetings:

• Determine appropriate meeting dates and times for quarterly SEC meetings based on the availability of key participants.
• Send out calendar invitations and reminders to all attendees.
• Coordinate with relevant departments to ensure availability of necessary resources (e.g., meeting rooms, conference calls, and virtual meeting platforms).
• Ensure meeting agendas and materials are prepared in advance and distributed to all participants.
• Lead or assist in leading the meetings, ensuring they follow the agenda unless otherwise directed.
• Document key decisions and action items.
• Gather data, financial reports, and other relevant information for inclusion in SEC filings or quarterly reports.
• Monitor the progress of action items assigned during the quarterly meetings.
• Maintain a list of outstanding and completed actions.
• Ensure meeting minutes, reports and related documents are archived.
• Track historical meeting outcomes and reports for future reference or audits.
• Assist in drafting follow-up communications after meetings, including distributing meeting minutes and updating stakeholders on next steps.
• Monitor the implementation of decisions made during meetings and provide status updates.

Manage associated INDOPACOM Tasking (e.g., Hard Goals, Theater Posture Plan Initiatives):

• Act as the primary point of contact between all supporting stakeholders including internal teams, external partners and contractors.
• Monitor the progress of tasking milestones.
• Proactively identify potential issues or delays that may affect project timelines and take the necessary steps to mitigate risks or escalate problems to the appropriate parties.
• Alert relevant stakeholders to potential delays or issues in real time, providing sufficient detail for informed decision-making and timely corrective action.

High-Quality Brief Development:

• Develop and deliver high-quality briefs for senior leaders.
• Prepare presentations that clearly and concisely communicate key messages.

Policy and Process Improvement:

• Analyze and refine processes related to subsidiary management and reporting mechanisms, enhancing efficiency and effectiveness.
• Proactively identify challenges and propose innovative solutions to improve operational success.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree required; Master’s Degree preferred
• 10+ years of experience
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with senior leaders
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a keen attention to detail
• Proficiency in developing compelling briefs and presentations tailored to executive audiences
• Proficiency with Microsoft Power Point, Word, and Excel
• DoD Secret clearance, and the ability to maintain it throughout employment

Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only.  Salaries are commensurate with experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. Salary Range:  $150-180k.